Finding the Third Proportional to 950,476 and 1,382,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,476 and 1,382,910 is: 2,012,086.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,476 : 1,382,910 = 1,382,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,476/1,382,910 = 1,382,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,476x = 1,382,910 × 1,382,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,476x = 1,912,440,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,912,440,068,100/950,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,086.65
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